As governments, businesses and individuals worldwide adapt to the human and business challenges posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Armstrong Teasdale has created this repository for clients and visitors as a resource on the legal and logistical complexities presented by this crisis.
The resources below have been compiled for information only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion and are not adequate substitute for the advice of counsel. See Disclaimer for more information.
Advisories
- July 18, 2022 - What You Should Know about the EEOC's Updated COVID-19 Guidance
- Feb. 15, 2022 - California Institutes New Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Requirement
- Jan. 11, 2022 - Group Health Plans Must Cover Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests as of Jan. 15, 2022
- Dec. 22, 2021 - New York City Imposes Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements on Private Employment
- Dec. 20, 2021 - NYC Imposes Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Condominiums, Cooperatives
- Dec. 13, 2021 - NY Gov. Announces Mask Requirement for Indoor Public Places
- Nov. 29, 2021 - Federal Judge Halts CMS Vaccine Mandate in 10 States
- Nov. 9, 2021 - Moratorium to End on Commercial Arrears During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Nov. 8, 2021 - Court of Appeals Stays OSHA ETS
- Nov. 4, 2021 - OSHA Releases Vaccine and Testing Mandate for Employers with 100+ Employees
- Oct. 4, 2021 - Buildings May Now Require 32BJ Employees Be Vaccinated, Provided Certain Protocols Are Followed
- Sept. 15, 2021 - Vaccination Mandates for Federal Contractors and Employers with 100+ Employees
- Sept. 13, 2021 - Emergency COVID-19 Vaccine Regulations for Health Care Workers Forthcoming
- Aug. 17, 2021 - OSHA Addresses Vaccine Mandates
- Aug. 2, 2021 - New York Employers Required to Adopt Infectious Disease Plans
- June 25, 2021 - Kansas Moratorium Update: Kansas Judge Says CDC Eviction Moratorium is Unenforceable; Statewide Moratorium No Longer in Effect
- May 21, 2021 - Case to Watch: CDC’s Broad Eviction Moratorium is Without Authority
- May 6, 2021 - Will a U.S.-Backed TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccines Erode Trade Secret Protections for mRNA Vaccine Platforms?
- March 26, 2021 - California Reinstitutes Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Requirement
- March 16, 2021 - Pennsylvania Employer Quarantine Requirements
- March 15, 20201 - Wage and Leave Guidance Announced for Employer Vaccination Programs in Illinois
- March 12, 2021 - Paid Leave Tax Credits under the American Rescue Plan Act
- March 3, 2021 - New DOJ False Claims Act Enforcement Priorities Emphasize Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Feb. 15, 2021 - Employee Retention Credit Expanded and Extended by Congress Through June 2021
- Feb. 5, 2021 - Vaccination Rollout Plans: Considerations to Evaluate Employer Readiness
- Feb. 1, 2021 - Biden Administration Issues New OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Signals More to Come
- Jan. 27, 2021 - Housing Cooperatives and the Need Certification for PPP Loans
- Jan. 7, 2021 - Consolidated Appropriations Act Brings Changes to PPP for Cooperatives
- Jan. 5, 2021 - Agribusiness and Food Issues to Watch for 2021
- Sept. 23, 2020 - New COVID-19 Notice Requirements for California Employers
- Sept. 11, 2020 - California Extends COVID-19 Paid Leave Requirements to Large Employers
- Sept. 1, 2020 - New DOL Guidance on Paid Leave for School-Related Absences
- Aug. 21, 2020 - NY State Department of Health Issues Guidance for Reopening Gyms, Fitness Centers
- Aug. 7, 2020 - Colorado’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: A Response to COVID-19
- July 20, 2020 - Colorado Executive Order Creates New Requirements for Employer Accommodations, Mask Usage
- June 29, 2020 - Holding a Virtual Shareholder Meeting in New York
- June 23, 2020 - Executive Order Suspends Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants
- June 17, 2020 - Construction and Real Estate Activities Resume in New York City Under Phases 1 and 2 of New York Forward
- June 17, 2020 - Department of Education Releases Interim Rule Defining Student Eligibility for Emergency Grants Under the CARES Act
- June 15, 2020 - New PPP Loan Application and Interim Final Rule Revisions
- June 12, 2020 - OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Cloth Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators
- May 29, 2020 - Recent Developments Regarding Non-Essential Gatherings, the New York Forward Safety Plan and New York Forward Loan Fund
- May 29, 2020 - Recurring Themes, Watch-Outs for the Construction Industry in Light of COVID-19
- May 21, 2020 - OSHA Issues Updated Enforcement Guidance
- May 20, 2020 - Protocols in the Age of COVID-19
- May 18, 2020 - Treasury Issues PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- May 5, 2020 - IRS Issues Detailed FAQs on the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
- May 1, 2020 - Agencies Extend Benefit Plan Deadlines During the COVID-19 Outbreak Period
- April 28, 2020 - SBA Guidance on PPP Loans, "Payroll Costs"
- April 24, 2020 - Impact of New York’s Shared Work Program on Co-ops, Condos
- April 24, 2020 - SBA Clarifies Various Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility Issues in New Interim Final Rule
- April 23, 2020 - Impact of President’s Immigration Order on Companies with Foreign Workers
- April 22, 2020 - CMS Releases Guidelines for Reopening Health Care Systems
- April 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Claims: Navigating OSHA, Worker Compensation and Tort Liability to Achieve the Best Outcome for Employers
- April 20, 2020 - OSHA Issues Enforcement Discretion Guidance
- April 17, 2020 - Employer Implications in President Trump’s Guidelines: Opening Up America Again
- April 16, 2020 - NY Executive Order Impacts “Public Places” in Condo, Co-op Buildings
- April 15, 2020 - Real Estate Questions During a Global Pandemic
- April 14, 2020 - OSHA Issues Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
- April 9, 2020 - Federal Reserve Announces Details of Main Street Lending Program
- April 8, 2020 - New Guidance Concerning Employee Headcount and Highly Paid Personnel Expenses Expands PPP Eligibility
- April 6, 2020 - Condo Co-op PPP Eligibility Advisory Update
- April 6, 2020 - Higher Education – Remote Access and Online Education in the Midst of COVID-19
- April 4, 2020 - SBA Clarifies Application of Affiliation Rules to Payroll Protection Program
- April 2, 2020 - SBA Releases Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rule
- April 2, 2020 - Condos and Co-ops and the Paycheck Protection Program
- April 1, 2020 - Treasury Issues Informal Guidance for Lenders and Potential Borrowers Under SBA Paycheck Protection Program
- March 31, 2020 - HHS Issues Stark Law Blanket Waivers
- March 30, 2020 - Anti-Price Gouging Laws and Emergencies
- March 30, 2020 - Most Construction Activities in New York Now Prohibited
- March 27, 2020 - Unemployment Compensation Under the CARES Act
- March 27, 2020 - Forgivable Loans Under the SBA and Emergency EIDL Grants
- March 27, 2020 - Provisions Affecting Employer-Sponsored Plans and Benefits
- March 27, 2020 - Tax Provisions Under the CARES Act
- March 27, 2020 - Key Considerations, Business Impacts for COVID-19 Related Orders
- March 26, 2020 - Corporate Procedure in the Time of Coronavirus
- March 25, 2020 - DOL Releases Guidance on New Paid Leave Laws
- March 23, 2020 - Tax Day Delayed to July 15, 2020 – Treasury Secretary’s Tweet Now Official
- March 23, 2020 - Avoiding Retaliation and Interference Claims by Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- March 20, 2020 - Force Majeure Clauses and the Effects of COVID-19 in Commercial Contracts
- March 19, 2020 - New Paid Leave Requirements for Employers of Fewer Than 500 Employees
- March 18, 2020 - OSHA Guidance for Employers in Relation to COVID-19
- March 18, 2020 - Addressing False Claims, Fake Websites in Light of COVID-19
- March 18, 2020 - EEOC Endorses More Aggressive Employer Action to Address COVID-19
- March 17, 2020 - USPTO Relief Available to Patent, Trademark Applicants and Owners Affected by COVID-19
- March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Q&A for Co-ops and Condos
- March 11, 2020 - Addressing Employees' Spring Break Plans Amid the Coronavirus ("COVID-19") Pandemic
- March 3, 2020 - Preparations for Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) for Condo and Co-op Boards
- Feb. 28, 2020 - Workplace Preparations for Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)
Recent Developments
Legal-related updates and guidance for businesses to consider as they navigate this very dynamic situation.
Webinars
What Employers Need to Know About the Vaccination Mandate
Sept. 27, 2021
Presenters Travis Kearbey, Julie O'Keefe and Martha Zackin
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COVID-19 Updates for Employers
Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey and Jack Vasquez, St. Louis Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Lenders, Financial Institutions Face Unique Exposure Under New COVID-19 Legislation
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Paul Cambridge, William Ojile, and David Barnes, Senior Vice President, CAC Specialty
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Issues and Solutions for Retailers During and Post COVID-19
Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters include Jeffrey Wurst
Factors to Consider as Co-ops and Condos Create COVID-19 Policies - Session #2
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters: Andrew Brucker, Dale Degenshein, Peter Massa, Howard Schechter, Julie Schechter and Phyllis Weisberg
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Factors to Consider as Co-ops and Condos Create COVID-19 Policies - Session #1
Monday, June 8, 2020, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenters: Andrew Brucker, Dale Degenshein, Peter Massa, Julie Schechter and Phyllis Weisberg
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Return to Campus in Light of COVID-19
Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Martha Hereford, William Ojile and Ramona Palmer-Eason
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Addressing Wage and Leave Issues in a Reopening
Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Jeremy Brenner, Michael Kass and Travis Kearbey
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Protecting Your Employees in the Pandemic
Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey, Julie O'Keefe and Ramona Palmer-Eason
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Addressing (Re-) Onboarding Risks in a Phased Reopening
Friday, May 8, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Martha Hereford, Travis Kearbey and Daniel O'Toole
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Workforce Management to Maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 12 p.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey and Ramona Palmer-Eason
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Lex Mundi Webinar: Data Privacy for Employers During COVID-19
Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Presenters include Privacy and Data Security Partner Scott Galt
DOL and OSHA - The Latest Guidance and Recommended Actions
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. Central Time
Presenters: Travis Kearbey and Julie O'Keefe
Download Now (updated from 3/31 webinar)
News
- June 2, 2020 - Technology in the Age of COVID-19: Assess Now, Protect the Future
- May 21, 2020 - Preparing for Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19
- March 26, 2020 - COVID-19 and Congressional Trading on Nonpublic Information
- March 19, 2020
- March 16, 2020 - Courts Nationwide Suspend Trials, Dockets in Response to COVID-19
Other Resources
- CDC COVID-19
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- World Health Organization Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Lexis Practice Advisor Coronavirus Resource Kit (Subscription Required)
- Thomson Reuters Global Coronavirus Toolkit (Subscription Required)